Trail Running calendar near West Hartford 2025-2026

The Run for the Pumpkins Trail Run, held in Westerly, Rhode Island at Bradford Preserve, is part of the WTAC Fall Race Series. This event features 5K and 10K trail races, along with a free 1K children's run for ages 10 and under. The courses highlight preserved town land and the Woody Hill Managemen..

The CFA Trail 5K & Children's Fun Run for Mental Health is a timed trail running event held at Deans Mill Farm in Stonington, Connecticut. Participants can choose between a 5K trail run or a fun run for children aged six and under. The race takes place amid beautiful fall foliage, offering a scenic..

The North Kingstown Firefighters Association Blazing Trail 5K is a first-year fall trail run/walk held at Ryan Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The 5K course follows a scenic park trail, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels. Proceeds benefit the North Kingstown Firef..

Chasing Ciara's Light 5K/12K Trail Race 2025, held at Great Hollow Lake in Monroe, CT, offers timed 5K and 12K trail races along a scenic course. Sanctioned by USATF and spectator-friendly, it features multiple spots for cheering. A Kids Fun Run provides additional family-friendly activity.The cours..

CT Donut Run is a 31.5-mile charity group run in Connecticut, presented as a long, donut-filled endurance experience rather than a traditional race. The route centers in West Hartford and visits several donut stops, including locations in Newington, Berlin, Wallingford, and North Haven, finishing in..

The Run the Vineyards - Pindar Fall 5K and 8K is a scenic autumn race held at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, NY, featuring courses through 300 acres of vineyard property. Participants can choose between a 5K and an 8K race, both on mostly flat, hard-packed dirt trails and short-cut grass, making the e..

NipMuck Trail Marathon, in Ashford, CT, features two options: the original NipMuck Trail Marathon (26.4 miles) and a two-person NipMuck Relay. The race uses a 13-mile middle segment of the Nipmuck Trail, running south to Route 44, back to the start, then north to Boston Hollow before finishing at Pe..

The Norfolk Land Trust Trail Race Series, including the Haystack Mountain Challenge, is held annually in Norfolk, Connecticut. The 12th edition features three trail race distances: a challenging 5K through Barbour Woods with scenic climbs and wetlands; a 10K that adds a tough loop summiting Haystack..

Tesla Hertz Run is an ultrarunning event in Rocky Point, New York, offering multiple distances on a single Long Island course: 150‑mile, 100‑mile, 100K, 50‑mile, 50K, a 10‑mile, and a night-time 10‑mile option. The course features a scenic 10.48‑mile loop through pine barren terrain, with two aid st..

The Forbidden Forest 30 Hour Ultra Run will take place in Stratford on Saturday 11 October 2025. You can run between 26 and 100 miles.

Gemstone Sparkle Sprint 5k is a community trail run in Wilton, Connecticut, on Gemstone Farm (144 Huckleberry Hill Rd). The second annual event offers a scenic 5k trail course suitable for all abilities (strollers not allowed on the course) with a festive sparkly theme inviting participants to dress..

Mohawk Mountain Race, at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, CT, offers 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. The course turns a ski mountain into a challenging trail race, with steep climbs and descents and views of fall foliage. The 5K loop climbs the left side via the Wildwood and Tim..

The Never Stop Running Foundation Great Pumpkin Dash Trail 5K is a scenic trail run/walk held at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, this event features a 5K course that winds through shaded trails combining dirt roads and hard-packed surfaces with some sandy sp..

Mt. Tom Trail Race takes place in Mt. Tom State Park in Massachusetts, with parking at Bray Lake.The event offers multiple distances: a 25k solo, a 25k two-person relay, a 10k, and a 5k fun run/hike, all on rugged single-track trails within the park. The 25k course features about 3,600 feet of eleva..

The Tackle the Trail - Pomfret, CT will take place in Pomfret on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run between 10 and 42 kilometers.

Tom Centinaro Memorial "Dam" Race is a 3.5-mile trail run/walk hosted by the Wolcott Lions Club in Wolcott, Connecticut. The race unfolds on the scenic, flat Mill Pond Trail at Woodtick Recreation, 201 Nichols Road. This community event benefits local charities and the Tom Centinaro Lions scholarshi..

The Castle to River Run in Garrison, NY, is a scenic running event held in the historic Hudson Valley, featuring a half marathon and a 5K race, along with a kids fun run. The half marathon course winds through Hudson Highlands State Park, passing the historic Osborn Castle and offering a mix of sing..

The Veeder Tree Farm 5K is a running event held in Earlton, New York, at 1235 High Hill Rd. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, the race offers multiple categories including a 5K, 5K Trail Run, and combinations thereof, with options for students as well. The course features a mix of trail and traditiona..

Bimblers Bluff 50K is an off-road foot race held in southern Connecticut, starting at Guilford Lakes School in Guilford. The 50-kilometer course weaves through interconnected woodland preserves on rolling forest roads and rocky single-track, offering a true test of fitness and mental stamina. Unusua..

FALL Run The Farm is a 5-mile trail race held at Muscoot Farm in Katonah/Somers, New York. The course winds through the scenic farm grounds, showcasing the area’s natural beauty and tying the event to the nearby Muscoot Farmer’s Market vibe. The day also includes Fall Kids Run The Farm for younger p..